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Jasper is an ornamental rock composed mostly of chalcedony,
microcrystalline quartz, in association with other minerals, which give it
colorful bands and patterns. Jasper was a favorite gem in the ancient world
.The name means "spotted stone", and is derived from Anglo-French jaspre,
from Old French jaspe, from Latin iaspidem, from Greek iaspis, via Hebrew,
ultimately from Persian yashp. |
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Jasper is an opaque, impure variety of quartz, usually red,
yellow or brown in color. This mineral breaks with a smooth surface, and is
used for ornamentation or as a gemstone. It can be highly polished and is
used for vases, seals, and at one time for snuff boxes. When the colors are
in stripes or bands, it is called striped or banded jasper. |
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The
other less priced quartz members, are
agates,
amethyst,
ametrine,
Carnelian,
Citrine,
chrysoprase,
Chalcedonies,
Green aventurine,
Lemon quartz,
Rose quartz,
Onyx,
Rutilated quartz,
Smoky quartz,
and
Tiger eye. |
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Jasper can be shaped into any beads, Jasper round beads,
Jasper oval beads, Jasper flat oval beads, Jasper Buttons, Jasper
drops, Jasper tube beads, Jasper pear beads, Jasper nuggets, Jasper
tumblers, Jasper roughs, Jasper roundel, Jasper uncut, Jasper tire
are the common beads for ornamental purposes. |
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Jasper is being found in many countries. It is
sometimes used to create bowls and other objects and to adorn buildings. A proper cut helps
Jasper gemstone sparkle. It be cut as an oval, round, trillion is the
favorite for
silver
jewelries since thousand years. |
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